Year in review: Arab football highlights from 2022
It has been an action-packed year for football in Saudi Arabia and the Arab world in general. As 2023 kicks off, we take a look back over the last 12 months.
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Mattias Ekstrom edges Loeb to take opening Dakar Rally prologue
YANBU, Saudi Arabia: Sweden’s Mattias Ekstrom drove his Audi hybrid to victory in the 13km-long prologue of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Ekstrom edged out France’s nine-time World Rally champion Sebastien Loeb (BRX) by a second. “It’s always nice to start in a good way, but, of course, the day is long and the rally is even longer,” said Ekstrom.
De Villiers, Al-Attiyah leads Toyota Gazoo Racing at 2023 Dakar Rally
The Dakar Rally gets under way on New Year's Day with Toyota Gazoo Racing Dakar Team looking to defend their crown.
Cristiano Ronaldo signs mega-deal with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo will now ply his trade with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. PHOTO: Al-Nassr FC.
Reaction: Ronaldo signs for Al Nassr in deal worth 'more than 200m euros'
Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday signed for Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia, the club announced, in a deal believed to be worth more than 200 million euros.
Returning Zverev says he is weeks from peak match fitness
SYDNEY : Alexander Zverev on Saturday marked his return to competitive action for the first time since June following ankle surgery but said after his 6-4 6-2 loss to the Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka in the United Cup that he was some way from peak match fitness.
Ronaldo signs for Al Nassr in deal worth 'more than €200m'
Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday signed for Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia, the club announced, in a deal believed to be worth more than €200 million.
European leagues to honor Pele with pre-match tributes
LONDON: Top flight football matches in England, Spain, Italy, France will all honor Pele before each match in the upcoming round of games, it was announced Friday.